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Pistachio Vanilla Entremets


  • Author: Christine
  • Total Time: 5 hours

Ingredients

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For the Pistachio Biscuit:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup pistachio paste (or finely ground pistachios)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

For the Vanilla Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

For the Pistachio Praline:

  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • A pinch of salt

For the Pistachio Mousse:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup pistachio paste
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp gelatin (dissolved in 2 tbsp water)
  • 1/2 cup milk

For the Mirror Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp gelatin (dissolved in 1 tbsp water)
  • Green food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pistachio Biscuit

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Stir in melted butter, pistachio paste, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour and baking powder, then fold it into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Bake the Biscuit: Spread the batter evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Vanilla Cream

  1. Heat the Milk and Cream: In a saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until warm (but not boiling).
  2. Whisk the Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Temper the Eggs: Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
  4. Cook the Cream: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 3: Make the Pistachio Praline

  1. Caramelize the Sugar: In a small pan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally until the sugar dissolves and turns a light amber color.
  2. Add Pistachios: Add pistachios to the caramel and stir until they’re evenly coated. Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it cool completely.
  3. Crush the Praline: Once cooled, break the praline into small pieces using a rolling pin or food processor.

Step 4: Prepare the Pistachio Mousse

  1. Heat the Milk and Pistachio Paste: In a saucepan, heat milk and pistachio paste together until warm.
  2. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  3. Add Gelatin: Stir in the dissolved gelatin into the warm milk-pistachio mixture, then fold in the whipped cream until smooth and fluffy.

Step 5: Assemble the Entremets

  1. Layer the Pistachio Biscuit: Cut the cooled pistachio biscuit into a circle that fits the base of your mold. Place it at the bottom of a round cake ring or mold.
  2. Add the Pistachio Mousse: Spoon half of the pistachio mousse on top of the biscuit, smoothing it out with a spatula.
  3. Layer with Vanilla Cream: Spread a layer of vanilla cream over the mousse and top it with pistachio praline.
  4. Repeat Layers: Add another layer of pistachio mousse, followed by the remaining vanilla cream.
  5. Chill: Let the entremets chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or until set.

Step 6: Apply the Mirror Glaze

  1. Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and condensed milk. Bring to a boil and stir in the gelatin and white chocolate. Add food coloring if desired.
  2. Cool the Glaze: Let the glaze cool slightly, then pour it over the chilled entremets, ensuring it covers the entire surface evenly.
  3. Chill Again: Return the entremets to the fridge for another hour to set the glaze.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Chill Time: 3 hours
  • Cook Time: 1 hr

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8-10 servings
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g